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News Release from: Schoeller Arca Systems | Subject: Stack + nest container
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 April 2008
Stack + nest container from Schoeller
Arca Systems
New from Schoeller Arca Systems is a returnable plastic crate that offers outstanding nesting capabilities: when empty, the containers slide into one another and occupy 80% less space
The containers are therefore efficient to transport and store, leading to substantial cost savings Users can rotate the crates 180 degrees and stack them when full, a process simplified by the crate's two-colour appearance
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 6 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new stack nest container is ideal for transporting agricultural products, such as fresh fruit, salads and vegetables.
In the UK, there are strict regulations that govern the transport of fresh food.
Products must be of excellent quality and safe to eat.
Plastic is easy to clean and has smooth edges that eliminate bug traps.
It does not rust, helping prevent food contamination, and resists moisture, fat and some acids, solvents and chemicals.
These properties make plastic a safe, hygienic packaging material.
The new Schoeller Arca Systems stack + nest container is light, yet strong and durable.
It has perforations in the base and sides that allow air circulation and humidity evacuation, which help keep the goods fresh.
The crate is suitable for use with conveyors and automated stacking equipment, and has an alcove for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips.
It has an individual load capacity of 15kg and is suitable for use in cold stores.
The 600 x 400 x 238mm stack nest container weighs just 1.7kg and features ergonomic handles, making it easy to carry.
When nested, 220 units will fit on one pallet.
The container doubles as a retail display case, so goods can travel straight to the shelves.
It will be popular with agricultural, grocery and retail companies looking to increase handling efficiency and reduce costs.
"We originally developed the new stack + nest container for a major European produce company, which required a hygienic, cost effective means of transporting fresh salads", commented Russell Smith, Business Sector Manager at Schoeller Arca Systems.
He continued; "It is an example of Schoeller Arca Systems tailoring a product to specific customer requirements.
The crate exceeded all expectations and our initial order was for 700,000 units".
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